"Licking" a dog can save diabetics from the risk of death!

A medical study has shown that dogs undergoing medical examinations may experience hypoglycemia in their diabetics.

Dogs trained to detect signs of hypoglycemia reacted dangerously to the breath of their owners or their race, licking their faces or bringing them blood testers.

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The researchers tested 27 dogs in thousands of cases of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia over a 12-week period, during which they invited patients to record their reactions before the onset of diabetes and evolution of their behavior.

The researchers found that the animals were 83% able to identify these attacks and warn the owners.

The experts praised the "brilliant" results that will help patients with type 1 diabetes effectively monitor their blood glucose levels, helping them to live comfortably.

The research was conducted by the University of Bristol under the direction of Nicola Rooney, Department of Animal Welfare and Behavior.

Type 1 diabetes occurs when beta cells in the pancreas do not produce insulin and affect only 10% of people with diabetes.

Hypoglycemia is a common side effect of insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes, but a quarter of patients do not experience the risk of unconsciousness or even death.

Source: Daily Mail